carries
v. B1 Intermediate US //ˈkæɹiz// UK //kˈæɹɪz// car·ries
v. to hold something and move it from one place to another. You also use this when a shop has a specific item for sale.
v. to transport or convey something while moving; to support the weight of an object during transit. In a commercial context, it refers to a retailer maintaining a stock of specific goods for sale.
She carries her books in a heavy backpack every day.
The local hardware store carries a wide variety of gardening tools and outdoor supplies.
The structural beam carries the weight of the entire upper floor, distributing the load evenly across the foundation to ensure the building remains stable.
Usage
The verb is transitive and requires a direct object.